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Best Kayaking Spots Around Anchorage, Alaska

Kayaking around Anchorage, Alaska means enjoying the rivers, lakes and even arms of the Cook Inlet in the summer. See where to launch and even where you might encounter beluga whales from your kayak in the Anchorage area.

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Kayaking San Juan Islands: Best Launches, Beautiful Kayak Tours

Best kayaking in the San Juan Islands of Washington. Kayak tours and best places to launch in the San Juans, including kayaking with orcas and bioluminescence near Seattle.

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Kayaking in Washington: Beautiful Spots to Paddle in the Pacific Northwest

Kayaking in Washington is a must. Pacific Northwest kayaking destinations, whether on a mountain lake or the open water, are beautiful and good for all skill levels. Top picks for kayaking on the Olympic Peninsula, San Juan Islands and more.

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Kayaking in the Tri Cities Area of Washington Wine Country

Kayaking in the Tri Cities of Washington's wine country is a mix of epic cliffs and rolling farm country. Top spots to kayak on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, Washington.

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Best Kayaking Spots in Bellingham and Whatcom County

Bellingham and Whatcom County have tons of great places to kayak. From Lake Whatcom to Birch Bay, the Northern Puget Sound is a beautiful summer kayaking destination.

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Best Kayaking Spots on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State

Kayaking on the Olympic Peninsula includes everything from snow-melt rivers to peaceful mountain lakes, from the Strait of Juan de Fuca, to the slow flowing tide of Hood Canal. This guide includes some of the best and most beautiful places to paddle on the Olympic Peninsula.